Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber- Neurodevelopmental

Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber – Neurodevelopmental

Neurodevelopmental Non-Medical prescriber CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Pathway. The CAMHS Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway is seeking an experienced Non-medical Prescriber (NMP) to join our diverse and innovative multi-disciplinary team to provide ADHD assessments for young people.

The post holder will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, undertaking responsibility for ND assessment, diagnosis and initiation of treatment, including medication if an NMP. They will work in a variety of settings, working closely with paediatricians, SALTs and liaising with CAMHS colleagues for selected cases to support an integrated delivery of quality care. The NMP will manage their own caseload while also supervising and assisting the ongoing development of other team members.

As a Band 7 neurodevelopmental specialist nurse, you must be qualified and experienced as a non‑medical prescriber. Working closely with paediatricians, you will effectively monitor and review medications used for ADHD, and independently run nurse‑led clinics to facilitate this. You should bring significant experience of working autonomously within a multi‑agency arena.

Staff development is a priority, and opportunities are available to build upon skills and knowledge that will enhance service provision. Working hours will be mainly Monday to Friday 9 am ‑ 5 pm. This role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car during working hours.

• Assessment and diagnosis of CYP within neurodevelopmental services.
• Hold a medication caseload and assess physical health and monitoring in line with safe prescribing guidelines.
• Work within the outpatient service to undertake initial assessments of new referrals alongside MDT colleagues.
• Supervise and assist in the development of other team members.
• Provide clinical supervision and line management of staff in accordance with NMC and trust policies.
• Manage own caseload and liaise with paediatricians to monitor and review ADHD medications.
• Run nurse‑led clinics independently to facilitate treatment of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to outpatient community services, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community, actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery, and encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6‑month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. The cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual and deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

• Qualification:
  
  Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full range of criteria required for this role.
• Experience:
  
  Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full range of criteria required for this role.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

The Valentine Centre, Gorse Hill Hospital